Effective Date: 1/31/25
Crime Authority (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of this website to do the same. This policy outlines how we handle copyright concerns in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
1. Copyright Ownership
Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on Crime Authority — including articles, text, graphics, logos, branding, and original images — is the property of Crime Authority or its content partners and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution of our content without written permission is prohibited.
2. Use of Third-Party Content
Crime Authority may use:
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Images licensed through stock providers
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Media used under fair use principles
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Content embedded from public platforms
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Content with proper attribution
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used improperly, please follow the DMCA notice procedure below.
3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you are a copyright owner (or authorized agent) and believe that content on Crime Authority infringes your copyright, you may submit a written DMCA notice including the following:
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A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
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The exact URL(s) of the allegedly infringing material
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Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
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A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
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A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized
